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shape / fitness
A colloquial Anglicism for a person's physical condition, shape, or fitness. Often used in the phrase 'in Shape sein' (to be in shape).
Nach monatelangem Training ist er endlich wieder in guter Shape.
After months of training, he is finally back in good shape.
shape
A less commonly used Anglicism for the outer form, shape, or contour of an object.
Der Designer gab dem neuen Stuhl eine sehr ungewöhnliche Shape.
The designer gave the new chair a very unusual shape.
'Shape' is a word from English that is used in colloquial German. It is especially common in the areas of sports, fitness, and lifestyle, and is pronounced as in English.
Er achtet sehr auf seine Ernährung, um in Shape zu bleiben.
He pays close attention to his diet in order to stay in shape.
'Shape' is most often used in fixed expressions with the preposition 'in'. Important expressions are 'in Shape sein' (to be fit), 'in Shape kommen' (to get fit), and 'jemanden in Shape bringen' (to get someone fit).
Ich möchte bis zum Sommer wieder in Shape kommen.
I want to get back in shape by summer.
When describing the degree of fitness, adjectives are often placed before 'Shape'. Typical phrases are 'in guter Shape' (in good shape), 'in schlechter Shape' (in bad shape), or 'in Top-Shape' (in top shape).
Trotz ihres Alters ist die Schauspielerin immer noch in Top-Shape.
Despite her age, the actress is still in top shape.
form / shape
Both Form and Shape can refer to a person's physical fitness. „In Form sein“ is part of neutral standard German, while „in Shape sein“ is colloquial and influenced by English. Form is more suitable in a normal or formal conversation; among friends, Shape is also possible.
Nach dem regelmäßigen Training ist Jana wieder in guter Shape.
After training regularly, Jana is back in good shape.
Nach dem regelmäßigen Training ist Jana wieder in guter Form.
After training regularly, Jana is back in good shape.
